Study for Proposed Portfolio "Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania"

1941

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image features abstract shapes and lines arranged symetrically in a rectangular frame. The color palette includes green, red, and brown hues. In the center, a stylized form resembling a large green tulip shape is surrounded by two round elements with green and red outlines. These shapes are connected by curving red lines. Below, smaller tulip-like silhouettes stand above a green hill-like area. The composition portrays a sense of floral abstraction using bold outlines and colored blocks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    tempera on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18098


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top verso in black ink: The Decorated Chests of Rural Pennsylvania / Color Design in tempera for screen print / Design from rough sketches of chest in Barnes Collection, Merion, Pa. / Prepared by Penna WPA Art Project, 1941

Wikidata ID

Q64535570

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